The richest people in Illinois

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Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of Citadel, is the 166th richest person in the world, according to Forbes' 2017 list of billionaires. He is once again the richest persion in Illinois, with a net worth of $8 billion.

Former Tribune owner and real estate mogul Sam Zell is the second-richest man in Illinois and the 324th richest person in the world with a net worth of $5 billion, according to Forbes' 2017 billionaires list.